Test attributes in Analyzer in Sign

Testing helps you identify inconsistent results, unexpected matches, and missing values. Use the results to refine the attribute definition and examples before applying the attribute more broadly.

Before you begin

Make sure:

• You can view and edit attributes.
• The attribute already exists.
• You have access to documents that are expected to contain the value.
• You select no more than 10 documents for each test.

Test an attribute

Review test results

The results table shows each selected document with:

• {Attribute name} — The extracted value.
• Attribution Content — Source content supporting the result.
• Explanation — The assumptions and conditions Analyzer used when determining the value.
• User feedback — Feedback you have provided during evaluation.

Hover over a file and select Review to inspect the complete extracted outputs.

Review a result in context

Select Review to inspect a result against the source document.

The review view shows:

• The source document with the extracted location highlighted.
• The complete extracted value.
• Attribution Content.
• Explanation.
• Feedback controls for marking the result correct or incorrect.

Use the navigation controls next to the document name to move through the selected test documents.

Excel and CSV files

Excel and CSV files cannot be previewed directly in Analyzer.

When testing against these file types, download the extracted results and attribution data to compare them with the source file.

Provide feedback

Mark each result as correct or incorrect.

When you mark a value as incorrect, provide examples that clarify what Analyzer should include or exclude.

Use examples that are:

• Specific.
• Taken directly from representative source content.
• Focused on the pattern you want Analyzer to recognize or avoid.

Analyzer adds the inclusion and exclusion examples you provide to Advanced options in the attribute definition.

Refine and retest the attribute

Review the feedback and examples added during testing.

If the examples accurately describe the intended result, select Retest to evaluate the updated definition against the same documents.

If you marked results correct or incorrect without adding examples, the attribute definition does not change and retesting produces the same behavior.

When examples alone are not enough, edit the Detailed attribute description and retest.

Review the Explanation values when results are unexpected. They can help identify how Analyzer interpreted the definition and where additional clarification may be needed.

Use Advanced options when needed

Use Advanced options when the main definition does not provide enough guidance.

You can add:

• Inclusion examples to show values that should be extracted.
• Exclusion examples to show values that should not be extracted.

Use one to five examples when possible. Too many examples can make the attribute overly specific.

Know when to refine or recreate an attribute

Refine an attribute when you see:

• Missing values that should have been found.
• Results that are broader than expected.
• Incorrect values that resemble the intended concept.
• Inconsistent results across similar documents.

If repeated refinement does not produce reliable results, consider recreating the attribute with:

• A simpler definition.
• A narrower scope.
• Fresh examples.
• A more appropriate value type.

Know when an attribute is ready

An attribute is ready for broader use when:

• It consistently returns the expected value across representative documents.
• Documents without the target information correctly return no value.
• Output format matches the intended result.
• Results remain stable after minor refinements.

After validating the attribute on a small sample, expand testing to a broader document set to identify remaining edge cases.